TOUCH

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:Why is touch an important sense?How has touch been influenced by technology?How can we satisfy our desire for touch?How does texture influence the meaning of artworks?

RATIONALE:Many people search for connection to the earth and ceramics is one of the ways we can do this in a creative way. By the end of this unit students will understand how important it is to address this need of touch in productive, healthy ways. ​

ASSIGNMENT

Requirements:

Prep:Importance of touch- 5 pointsMeaning of textures- 5 points

Create an artwork that evokes meaning through textureAbstract- 5 pointsFits in the palm of hand- 5 pointsIs representative of an emotion that you feel- 5 pointsExplanation- 5 points